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Material Service Coordinator II - Inpatient Inventory, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about supply or inventory work you have done.

What they are checking: The posting is a materials services coordinator for inpatient inventory.

Seven to half past three, every other weekend and holidays at Feinberg and Galter. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the hours, the weekends, the holidays and the buildings.

The rate is set by the union at twenty-one seventy-five an hour. Does that work for you?

What they are checking: The posting states the pay and that it is non-negotiable.

What would you do

A unit calls needing something urgently that you do not have. What do you do?

What they are checking: The posting names responding to customer requests for supplies and linen.

How do you decide what to do first when several units need you?

What they are checking: Materials serves the whole hospital and everyone thinks theirs is urgent.

How do you keep the documentation accurate under pressure?

What they are checking: The posting names checking and documenting everything issued and delivered.

About the work

How do you keep supply and linen levels where they need to be?

What they are checking: The posting names accurately counting and maintaining supply and linen levels set by management.

How do you label and store products so they can be found and charged correctly?

What they are checking: The posting names labeling products for charging and identification and correct storage.

How do you check a shipment in?

What they are checking: The posting names issuing supplies from the storeroom, sterile processing and vendor shipments.

How do you handle supplies that need restricted or authorized access?

What they are checking: The posting names authorized access storage locations.

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The full job description

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• Hours: 40 hours per week • Days Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Works Every Other Weekend and Works Holidays) • Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL BS • Union Hourly Compensation: $21.75 per hour (non-negotiable). The role is graded as a non-exempt position, meaning you are eligible for overtime. • Benefits Eligible Role: New employees are eligible for benefits to begin on the first of the month following their starting date. The Materials Services Coordinator II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: • Responsible for preparing, issuing, delivering, checking and documenting, linen and medical/surgical supplies provided by Materials Management. • Issues supplies and equipment from storeroom, central sterile processing and vendor source shipments. • Labels/identifies products as needed for charging and identification, and places into appropriate storage locations. This includes authorized access to Clean Utility Rooms in all clinical areas. Also, replenishes Materials Management departmental inventories. • Accurately counts and maintains supply & linen levels as established by management. • Responds to customer requests for supplies and linen needs. Requests may be verbal, written, phone, pager or Power Chart. • Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules. • Maintains clean and orderly work area, demonstrates ownership over assigned route. • Performs routine assessment for expired product and resolves issues in a timely manner. • Takes inventory of linen and supplies, and requests needed items through in-house or vendor systems. • Uses manual and automated systems to place orders, record activity, and issue credits. • Maintains accurate logs & records for all processes. • Rotates through various MSC II assignments as needed for cross-training. • Dispenses and delivers materials via tube system elevator, and/or using hand, or power equipment. • Performs other related duties as assigned. AA/EOE. Required: • High School diploma or acceptable equivalent Preferred: • At least 1 year experience w/ materials handling, preferably in a Healthcare environment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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